Skoltech scientists have devised a mathematical model of memory. By analyzing its new model, the team came to surprising ...

The internal clock in living beings that regulates sleeping and waking patterns -- usually called the circadian clock -- has often befuddled scientists due to its mysterious time delays. Molecular ...

Time travel has long been a staple of science fiction, capturing the imaginations of storytellers and scientists alike. Recent breakthroughs in mathematical modeling might bring this fantastical ...

A new mathematical model has applications to the study of gas kicks in deep-water oil wells, which in worst-case scenarios can lead to blowouts. Oil well control is one of the most important processes ...

Balancing environmental conservation with economic progress is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. This is ...

Computational modeling could improve how scientists and planners understand and prepare for natural disasters on our coasts ...

Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future ...

Researchers used mice to develop a mathematical model of a myocardial infarction, popularly known as a heart attack. The new model predicts several useful new drug combinations that may one day help ...

For the first time, researchers have used decades of information about sex to calculate a mathematical model for achieving sexual climax. Mathematical models are used to analyze, explain, and predict ...